thanks to a helpful guy who posted it for sale here.
everyone should own a euro m110, this engine is a monster compared to my US version. the pedal is slower, but im sure it just takes getting used to. this car "takes off" at 80mph, my us one can only pull away if its under 55-60mph.
its got ALOT of miles but it seems not to be an issue, its loud and shakes alot more at idle than my first 280. but that just says its a beast
speedo says 189,000 miles, not sure if that included the kilometers it was used while in frankfurt. it was there for atleast 80,000 km's(stamps in the owners manual)
Approx. year 1979(its supposed to be an 80, has no mfg date on the car)
Lights BOSCH
Cab 01121
Dealer Frankfurt branch (217)
Interior Unknown code (035)
Paint
504 english red (T) (с 01.01.1975 по 31.12.1981)
Options
254 Becker radio Europa Kurier cassette (с 01.06.1978 по 30.11.1990)
420 automatic transmission, floor shift (с 01.01.1963)
502 outside rear view mirror, on the right (с 01.01.1963 по 31.03.1983)
531 automatic antenna (с 01.01.1963)
570 folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest (с 01.04.1970)
front folding armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest
640 aluminium disc wheels with radial-ply tires (с 01.10.1969 по 31.12.1989)
682 fire extinguisher (с 01.04.1970)
it has the stock becker, warning triangle, but i dont have the fire extinguisher...
no sunroof, crank windows, no rear speakers, no electric coolant pump like my US version, no tach. it also has the old style black dash with many cracks.
needs a new light, minor body work around it, and slightly bent fender
looks kinda weird because i sprayed a little wd40 to get rid of oxidation specs on the aluminum
rusty fenders?? it puzzles me because there is no missing rubber coating on the wheel well, it looks like it rusted from the top
__________________ 7/81 US 280CE M110.984 metallic anthracite grey, tan mb-tex 80 EURO 280CE M110.984 english red, white cloth interior 62 chrysler newport 4DR white 361 V8, 35,100 miles 66 chrysler 300 2DR blue 383 V8, 74,000 miles
-looking for 190d project local, sale or trade
Last edited by vipercrazy : 11-11-2007 at 01:38 PM.
Vehicle: 1985 380SE US Spec | 1983 500SEL EURO Spec | 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 6.5 Turbo Diesel
Location: Central New Jersey
Posts: 1,658
Ah US DOT Lights! Get some Euros and Congrats. I Love the Euro versions. They seem so much Simpler than the stuff shipped over here.
__________________ 1985 380SE
Done:
Katmac Euros | Full Pioneer Speaker Upgrade | Alpine Sub/amp | Period correct Early AMG/ATS made 15" Pentas | GEN I AMG Steering Wheel | Full Front End rebuild | Seat repairs | Some New Zebrano Wood|
To Be Done:
Drivetrain Swap From A Gen I 83' 500SEL Euro With 231HP Engine And 2.24 LSD| Get The Rust Out! |This Damn Thing Has Me Broke!|
yes yes, give me some time. my 81 has them, i just dont have the $300 right now people are asking for them. and the thousand dollars it will cost me at the dealer for adapters
__________________ Seldom has there been a car like the 280CE. In fact, seldom has there been a Mercedes-Benz like the 280CE.
-Mercedes Benz brochure, 1977
1980 280CE 120k
1983 280E Euro 5spd (parts) 233k(?)
1982 300SD (powered by 5.7 liter Chevrolet, Dad's car)
Retired
1980 280E Euro 4psd 165k SOLD
1985 500SEC US
1982 300D US 4spd
1978 300CD US
1979 300D US
Hey, Nice ride....Did the previous owner bring it to that car show in Granby, CT on Monday nights.....Looks very familiar.
not sure, where is granby?, this was in west suffield. it has repair stamps from maryland, not sure how long its been in CT for, it was sitting since august though.
I have the lesser 4 cylinder version of this car but it is by no means a poorer version. I have the 2.3L Euro spec engine mated to a manual transmission and it is far more responsive than the US spec M110. I've driven a nice low mile one to compare so I know.
I have the lesser 4 cylinder version of this car but it is by no means a poorer version. I have the 2.3L Euro spec engine mated to a manual transmission and it is far more responsive than the US spec M110. I've driven a nice low mile one to compare so I know.
thats sounds awesome, i really wish i was an expert at swapping a trans.
it just screams for it, but atleast i got to take it in a lot and try out first gear. this thing pulls you back more than a hemi when second gear grabs.
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